Spring Training
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March 10, 2021 at 7:00 am
Davis remains out with back injury; Opening Day capacity unclear; Orioles’ pitching solid
What’s happening? – Keegan Akin will get his first start of the spring when the Orioles play the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 pm on Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. In a game that Matt Harvey started, Akin allowed a run on two hits in two innings, walking two and...
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March 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Pat Valaika thrives in utility role for Orioles
Pat Valaika wouldn’t be a name fans would correlate with everyday Oriole. But, in 2020, Valaika appeared in 52 of 60 games after coming in on a minor league contract. Valaika finished fourth on the team with eight home runs and had the fifth-highest OPS, .791. However, the 28-year-old Valaika knows he’s...
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March 8, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles make 1st cuts; Means roughed up in 13-1 loss; Hyde criticizes defense, pitching
What’s happening? – The Orioles have the first of two days off this spring on Monday. Manager Brandon Hyde says the only activity will be a few pitchers coming to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota for bullpen sessions. On Tuesday, the Orioles will play the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium...
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March 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Early look at Orioles’ starting candidates
John Means is the first Oriole pitcher to start for the second time. He’s also the most secure in their rotation. A week into the Grapefruit League schedule, with an offday on Monday, manager Brandon Hyde isn’t in a rush to pick a rotation. “I think it’s really early,” Hyde said in...
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Hyde likes Orioles’ outfield options; Means makes 2nd start; Hernández off target in his 1st
What’s happening? –John Means will make his second spring training start for the Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Field in Bradenton, Florida at 1:05 pm on Sunday. JT Brubaker will start for Pittsburgh. Means allowed a run on four hits in 1 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees on...
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March 6, 2021 at 2:05 pm
Adley Rutschman says Orioles are moving in the right direction
Adley Rutschman was designated a camp reserve by the Orioles just before spring training started. In his second camp after being the No. 1 pick in 2019, he’s been spending much of his time at the minor league complex at Twin Lakes Park. On Saturday night, Rutschman won’t be catching but he...
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2.5K6at 7:00 amHarvey, Fry, Rule 5 pitchers struggle; Mountcastle homers; Hernández makes 1st Orioles start
What’s happening? –Former Cy Young Award winner Félix Hernández will make his first start as an Oriole against the Detroit Tigers at...
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March 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Left-hander Zac Lowther thinks he’s ready to help Orioles
For the first time, Zac Lowther entered spring training on the Orioles’ 40-man roster, and manager Brandon Hyde has promised to give him a long look. “I think going into the spring, it’s the same thing every year, get ready for the season,” Lowther said on a video conference call. “Hearing him...
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2.7K8at 7:00 amFirst Orioles start for Harvey; Sore hip sidelines Galvis; Zimmermann pitches well
What’s happening? –Veteran right-hander Matt Harvey will make his first start for the Orioles against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark...
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March 4, 2021 at 11:13 am
Oriole camp impressions 4 weeks from Opening Day
Four weeks from now, on April 1st, the Orioles will open the 2021 season at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, the team visiting Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on Thursday. Here are some early impressions: John Means will get Opening Day start Means’ first game was on Tuesday against the...